Troy

Reeder

Reeder contributes on both defense and special teams but was limited to just six starts in 2024 after suffering a season-ending hamstring injury in Week 7. He notched 31 tackles, one going for a loss or no gain, and one pass defended. Entering his age-31 season, he’ll likely have to win a job in training camp.

The Rams also designated linebacker Troy Reeder after Reeder was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury back in October. Murchison made a brief return from injured reserve earlier this season only to land back on injured reserve with a foot injury he suffered in his first practice back. The Rams don’t have to activate either player this week, but if they’re good enough to play they’ll provide an added boost for the defense on Sunday against the Eagles.

A 2019 UDFA, Reeder spent the first three years of his career with the Rams before a 2022 Chargers sojourn. He was back with the Rams for 2023, appearing in all 17 games and making six games. An experienced depth piece on defense, Reeder is also a core special teamer.

Reeder spent three years with the Rams and closed out his final season with 10 starts across 17 appearances. He then defected to the Chargers where he primarily earned his paychecks on special teams. Reeder will likely serve as a depth option at linebacker and a key contributor on special teams for the Vikings.

Reeder started 10 games at linebacker for the Rams in 2021, totaling 91 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions. An undrafted rookie free agent from the 2019 draft class, Reeder has appeared in 49 games in his career and totaled 58 tackles or more in each season. While the details of his contract have yet to be disclosed, his signing could prove to be of good value for the Chargers.

Reeder played three seasons for the Rams, after going undrafted out of Delaware in 2019. Reeder started 10 games at linebacker for the Rams in 2021, producing 91 tackles and two sacks. At 27 years old, he is now set to hit free agency.

Everyone is leaving Penn State: a wide receiver, an offensive line coach, multiple NFL Draft picks and now a starting linebacker. Reeder’s father played at Delaware and his brother recently committed to the Blue Hens. He will not need to sit out a season since Delaware plays at the FCS level.